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You may have done your research and selected a tool or service. You’re ready to transition to the Cloud. But, is your organization ready?

Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) seems to be on the lips of nearly everyone in the nonprofit world. Much has been written about the promise of integrated information, tearing down the silos, and more efficient, targeted fundraising campaigns. Of course, this is all true, and the realization of this promise means that the multiple places where your constituents touch you or your mission may finally be consolidated into one continually enriched database.

Does knowing what your supporters are saying about your organization, and knowing when to communicate with your supporter community, seem like a daunting task — a confusing web of choices, sites and strategies? Well, it’s clear that Cloud-based CRM systems will soon make this vital part of your marketing strategy a whole lot easier. As technology and the way we communicate evolve, CRM systems and social media are quickly converging. And, Cloud-based software options for CRM and social media are now allowing nonprofits to manage constituent communications more efficiently than ever.